AAUW hosts meeting about diversity and immigration issues

The Lodi Branch of the American Association of University Women
(AAUW) heard two speakers who shared their experiences and
knowledge about diversity and immigration at its March 16
meeting.

AAUW member Linda Hammons, who is also a board member of the
Breakthrough Project, presented the history, goals and vision for
that group. She explained that the Breakthrough Project was formed
the week after the Jan. 30, 1998 cross burning on the lawn at Tokay
High School. The project seeks to foster a community that
celebrates diversity and values the uniqueness of each member of
the human family.

Hammons then introduced Dr. Al Ortiz, who has spent 40 years as
a professor at San Joaquin Delta College. He specializes in U.S.
history, political science, Chicano history and history of the
southwest. Ortiz spoke about his own history in California and of
how all the southwestern states are closely connected to Mexico
since they were originally Spanish territories. He also explained
the immigration positions of some of the current candidates for
governor.

AAUW meets on the third Tuesday of every month from September
through April at the United Congregational Christian Church hall
with a social time at 6:30 p.m., a speaker at 7 p.m. and a general
meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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